Iconic Lolas in Philippine TV and Film

this photo from photo4asian reminded me of Vice Ganda

Last Friday night, my friends and I watched and made fun of Jolina Magdangal's (now Mrs. Mark Escueta of Rivermaya) wedding video created by Bob Nicolas. Aside from entertainingly annoyingly watching Jolina in her Tinkerbell-inspired wing, and cringing with her cheesy wedding vow, we started naming the invited celebrities we saw on the wedding onsite video.
 
Of course, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo was there, even Gibo (Gilbert Teodoro, Jr.), Mel Tiangco, and among other not-so-famous and long-forgotten celebrities. Then we saw this veteran actress from Mara Clara (playing Clara's mom) whom I've recently seen at Banchetto-Pioneer. I couldn't recall her name but one of my friends said her name is Vivian Foz. I said no, because Vivian Foz is mestiza.

Vivian Foz in sepia

The Search For The Best Lechon In Cebu

I've been to Cebu thrice. The first two trips were just in transit to Bohol and the third trip I had just recently was a three-day stay in Mactan.

On my first day, my aim was to try Cebu's famous lechon. Prior to my trip, I already did my research and in most of the reviews I have seen, people claim that CnT Lechon is the best. Excited, I took Moevenpick's free shuttle service and asked the driver to drop me off CnT Lechon near SM Cebu. I didn't have a hard time finding it as it was just across the street of the mall.

Love...Love...Love: The Truth About Love

photo from fanpop!

I’ve got nothing to do at home so I grabbed some DVDs from our office DVD library. I wasn’t thinking of anything interesting to watch since I needed something to make me sleep so I chose this Jennifer Love Hewitt film The Truth About Love.

I never liked Jennifer Love Hewitt … even her films … well except for If Only just because the film was simply tragic.

With No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain Visits The Philippines

photo from pinoylife.com

Best pig ever. -- Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

This is how Anthony Bourdain described the well-known lechon of the Philippines. In this case, he tried out Zubuchon in Cebu.

See the behind-the-scenes account from the Marketman here.

Rick & Dick: Together Forever At The Rick Astley Concert

Who would have thought Rick Astley and Roderick Paulate would sing together the famous 80's song Never Gonna Give You Up? Watch the live video concert here.

Roderick Paulate

Rick Astley

Up For A Rollercoaster Ride?: Being John Malcovich

Watch the two Johns (John Cusack & John Malcovich) in this twisted movie, Being John Malcovich (1999).

A Very Good Choice: I Am Sam

photo from swotti.com

Be touched by the heart warming film of Sean Penn & Dakota Fanning in I Am Sam.